If you had $40,000

[mikeyb]

If you had $40,000, and were to buy a new car, and choose only ONE car, what would you buy? No car over $40k please, $39k is fine and only cars found/sold in the united states.

Here's mine


http://gmhightechperformance.com/features/0506htp_bmr_09_z.jpg


http://gmhightechperformance.com/features/0506htp_bmr_01_z.jpg


$33,690.00 w/ optional six speed tranny

add this for $3,144.70

http://www.slponline.com/img/part_img/29031-1.jpg
PerformancePac, 2004 GTO "Loud Mouth" Exhaust w/Coated LT Headers/Race Pipes 421HP "Bobcat"


and there other mods

BMR STRUT BRACE $179.95
BMR SUBFRAME CONNECTORS $329.95
BMR LIGHTWEIGHT SKID GUARD $119.95
BMR DRIVESHAFT SAFETY LOOP $89.95
HARROP DIFFERENTIAL COVER WITH POLYURETHANE MOUNT $429.95
HARROP REAR CRADLE BUSHINGS $109.95
Hotchkis Performance Sway bars set $412.95
B&G LOWERING SPRINGS $219.95

[jersey_emt]

Elise.

[pluto316]

1994 Miata + 1993 RX-7tt + 1987 Buick GNX + new tires and junk for them all.

[BlkZoomZoom]

Elise.

I watched one run at the track the other day. Those things are pathetic.

[Shane5425]

Protege W/ kl-ze TT custom swap, Tein suspension , and CF everything...

edit, didnt read new car, it would be an RX8 Shenka (SP?) edition with gretty turbo..

[mikeyb]

Protege W/ kl-ze TT custom swap, Tein suspension , and CF everything...

What would that cost? Not $40K.

[poboxjosh]

I watched one run at the track the other day. Those things are pathetic.


what about that turbo upgrade they have for it that bumps it to 400whp.

[Shane5425]

no, but i would have alot extra when everythign starts breaking.. lol...

[chaosProtege]

rx8 + turbo or an evo IX + goodies

[vindication]

a fix-er upper
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 and hook the shit out of it

[TheJohnny]

2006 BMW 330 - $39,195.00
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2006/BMW/100530524/20025696-E.jpg

[TheJohnny]

a fix-er upper
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 and hook the shit out of it

I had a 69 SS 396.......and it got it's fair share of getting hooked up. Last thing I did before it got sold was an entire front end rebuild (shocks, bushing, ball joints, tie rods, brakes, springs) it was just awesome to drive.

[vindication]

I had a 69 SS 396.......and it got it's fair share of getting hooked up. Last thing I did before it got sold was an entire front end rebuild (shocks, bushing, ball joints, tie rods, brakes, springs) it was just awesome to drive.
nice. I'd love to drive a true muscle car one day

[jersey_emt]

I watched one run at the track the other day. Those things are pathetic.

Must have been a pathetic driver then?

[BlkZoomZoom]

I dunno, everybody was impressed when he broke in the 13's.... If I spent 40k on a car it had better be in the 9's.

My uncle is just completing a 70 Chevelle SS 454... Show car paint job (black w/ gold race stripes), auto w/ gear vendors under/over drive....454 crate 425hp.

[vindication]

ohh man. sooo, where does your uncle live? (evil)

[jsgolfer]

either a used EVO MR or regular EVO or maybe a used M3. fuck a pontiac!

[romecandleboy]

Lexus IS350 on coilovers

[Allen]

Must have been a pathetic driver then?

Must have been a pathetic driver. Have you seen an Elise make a sharp turn? It's like racing in a 2/4-cycle kart vehicle, absolutely not body roll... just cuts through the corner like a knife. Elise doesn't look too comfortable for any other purpose except for racing though...I never test drove the Elise, but for general cruising on long twisty roads I'd probably prefer the Miata or S2K.

[vindication]

Im sure blkzoomzoom meant at the 1/4mile track

[Prodigy]

Top Three pics:
-1969 Mustang Mach 1
-BMW M3 stock with deep-dish BBS wheels
-AWD Boosted(+forged) Protege with tein/awr/gt-spec suspension and bigass Brembo's :)



I'm leaning towards the M3.

[nautical2086]

i'd like to have an STI with wrx style spoiler.

[Roywhitep5]

s15 would probably cost somewhere around 40 to buy and import

[Jessy]

i'd like to have an STI with wrx style spoiler.

AMEN! (bowdown)

[Captain KRM P5]

yugo cv

[Mr. Win]

Lexus IS300.
http://www.autointell-news.com/News-2001/July-2001/July-2001-3/Lexus-IS300-2002.jpg
Boosted.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/719000-719999/719300_61_full.jpg

[Alpinejwl]

427 cobra replica

[low_psi]

Evo w/ upgrades
Used E46 M3 CSL
FD RX-7 w/ new everything

[seanmcsean]

dodge magnum srt8 with a 6speed swap

[SciFiMan]

I'd get either a loaded Mini S convertible, or a G35 Coupe with some Nismo parts.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Subaru STI

[goku4658]

surely you don't mean a new M3?




Top Three pics:
-1969 Mustang Mach 1
-BMW M3 stock with deep-dish BBS wheels
-AWD Boosted(+forged) Protege with tein/awr/gt-spec suspension and bigass Brembo's :)



I'm leaning towards the M3.

[Foolish]

WCM Ultrabusa (http://www.wcmultralite.com/) Hyabusa-powered Lotus 7-type car.

172.6 BHP @ 9800 RPM
1034 Lbs.
395 BHP/Ton

$34,750
+4,000 for the turbo (something like 300 HP, negligible weight gain)
$38,750

Leaving me 1,250 for tires and a driving school.
I win.
;)

[atticus1398]

Pettit Racing Banzai TKT FD.

[otmsp]

(thumb) long vacation!

[otmsp]

2 srt-4`s ....lol

[mikeyb]

surely you don't mean a new M3?

Thats what I'm thinking?

[Alpinejwl]

gotta get some good old american muscle in. for 40,000, you can find something pretty decent.

[smithers_0990]

Like Alpinejwl said.

427 Shelby Cobra Replica

From Superformance

http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffrkits/roadster/gallery/images/3mk3front.jpg

[Titanium]

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?result_car_id=189887141&dealership_view_name=jimmckaychevrolet&dealer_id=582840&car_id=189656877#vdptop

[Mallard]

If it has to be a new car I would probably get an SRT Jeep.

Used: Z06, Twin Turbo fox boy 5.0L Mustang, M3, M5, 69 Camaro RS/SS, and 10,000 other cars I lust after

[SilverBulletES]

to drive everyday? hmmm...

I've always thought the mid-90s BMW wagons were great looking and useful cars.
Get one of those (with manual tranny of course) do an M5 engine swap + Dinan supercharger. Total sleeper. I think I could to that for 40K.

[SilverBulletES]

Nah the last model was great too
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-NO-RESERVE-ONE-OF-A-KIND-1-OWNER-WAGON-5-SPEED-VERY-FEW-IMPORTED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6008QQitemZ457 9627171QQrdZ1

plus a Dinan supercharger... still under 20K

[shane02pro5]

STI with FMIC and ditch the monstrous wing and fugly hood for painted color-matched CF hood and slam it with coilovers!!

[chuyler1]

How about a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&paId=179186588&pageNumber=3&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&recnum=179&leadExists=true&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_41_%7CB-40000%7CA-35000%7CN-N%7CR-10000%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CZ-02054&aff=national

[YuYuRena]

Lotus Exige if not "legal" then Elise. Otherwise a FD with a complete overhaul to 02 spirit R spec.

[JOS3]

too bad an exige costs over $50k. you lose ;)

[Shane5425]

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/

one of these...

[tsunami]

Colors Drivetrain Options Summary


2006 Nissan Z Track

Model: Track
Exterior: Pikes Peak White
Interior: Carbon Cloth
Standard Features
• 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
• Brembo® braking system
• RAYS® super-lightweight forged alloy wheels
Transmission
6-Speed Close-ratio Manual
Packages and Options

Side and Curtain Air Bags $620
Accessories
Aluminum Kick Plates $110
NISMO Accessories (installation not included)
Cat-Back Exhaust System $1100
Shock and Spring Kit $1800
Front and Rear Sway Bar Kit $500
Shift Knob (Titanium) $140
Rear Under Spoilers (Pair) $400
Base MSRP $34,350.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $730.00
Total NISMO Accessories $3,940.00
Destination & Handling $605.00
Total Configured MSRP† $39,625.00



that was a little to easy... damn 40gs goes quick...

[mikeyb]

Lotus Exige if not "legal" then Elise. Otherwise a FD with a complete overhaul to 02 spirit R spec.

I think the Exige is coming to America.

[Iggy]

tis

[InFeXIoN]

I'd either take this TT 94 Sport Top Supra that i found a few days ago for 25,000 and use the rest to mod it or an Evo, how original i guess

[Auzzie_Mp3]

2001 Ford F-250 Crew cab XLT
$39,000
4wd, 7.3 turbo diesel, custom 26" lift with King Offroad racing shocks, Super Swampers...This is my dream truck!!


http://www.autorevolution.com/pics/97970pic1.jpg

[DE31]

heh heh looks like you can run over my P5 with that thing :)...

[SilverBulletES]

How about a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo


A used 911 was actually my first choice. Better set aside another 40K to keep an old Turbo running though. ;)

[dmitrik4]

i'd like to see that $40k 9's car at an autoX...talk about "pathetic."


http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/

one of these...

the atom...yum.

$40k for a do-everything car?

considering my life, i'd take an '06 BMW 330.

[jonlong]

My car would smoke all of your cars...

http://www.arielatom.com/04/frames.htm

Ariel Atom 2 Supercharged

300bhp
weighs 456kgs
$38,000

0-60 in 2.9
0-100-0 in 10.8

Click on the videos section and watch the first video, the one from Top Gear.

[jonlong]

But realistically, I'm trying to think of what to get when I graduate from law school. I'm planning on spending 30-40k and it doesn't have to be very practical, since I have my P5. I'm thinking about an S2000, a Miata, or a 350Z. Whatever I get will get forced induction. And I don't want any less than 400rwhp.

[orphman]

Elise.


moms got one... best f'n buy she ever made!

[mspeed101]

But realistically, I'm trying to think of what to get when I graduate from law school. I'm planning on spending 30-40k and it doesn't have to be very practical, since I have my P5. I'm thinking about an S2000, a Miata, or a 350Z. Whatever I get will get forced induction. And I don't want any less than 400rwhp.IS300 Turbo (thumb) R32 Turbo (thumb)

[mspeed101]

How about a used Z06? wont take much to get it to 400rwhp

[evilmonkeyMSP]

but then you drive a corvette... (pukey)

[mspeed101]

still faster then both of our msp's put together lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I'd rather drive a donkey...

[mspeed101]

I'd rather drive a donkey...yea it probably handles better anyway

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rofl)

[mspeed101]

and gets better gas mileage

[jonlong]

Ya, I'm not a big fan of american cars. The corvette is sweet, but I'd rather have something either european or japanese and modify it. That's where all the fun is...modification.